Caste, religion, & education: How Hyderabad IVF racket handpicked egg donors
Police in Hyderabad have dismantled a fertility racket that recruited women from seven states to act as egg donors. The operation matched donors with recipients based on specific criteria such as caste, religion, and physical appearance.
Why it matters
The case highlights the exploitation of vulnerable women and the ethical concerns surrounding the commercialization of reproductive services.
HYDERABAD: Women recruited from seven states for alleged commercial egg donation were being matched with prospective recipients based on specific requirements such as caste, religion, complexion, height, education and geographical background, said Malkajgiri police officials who busted a fertility racket in the city on Saturday.The accused allegedly operated a network of agents across the country who exchanged information about prospective donors through WhatsApp groups and other communication channels. Whenever couples seeking egg donors approached them with specific requirements, the agents circulated the details within their network to identify suitable women."The accused exploit women who are in need of money. They have WhatsApp groups and other means for exchanging information with a network of people across India.
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